Senate Confirms Dr. Steven Godowsky as Delaware's Education Secretary

The Delaware Senate today
confirmed the nomination of Dr. Steven Godowsky to serve as Secretary of the
Delaware Department of Education, succeeding Mark Murphy, who ended his tenure
last month.

“Steve is a
leader with the experience and respect necessary to build on the tremendous
progress we’ve made over the past seven years,” said Governor Markell. “There
is still more work to be done, but today’s vote by the Senate underscores their
confidence in Steve’s ability to advance our efforts. I look forward to our
work together and I appreciate the Senate’s consideration and support.”

Godowsky led
the New Castle County Vo-Tech District for eight years beginning in 2003. That
followed two decades working in the district as an assistant principal at
Delcastle Tech, principal at Hodgson Vo-Tech, and assistant superintendent.
During his time as superintendent, he served a term as President of the
Delaware Chief School Officers Association for the 2007-08 school year. He also
spent time earlier in his career as a special education teacher in the Alfred
I. DuPont School District.

"I am proud of the hard work of the educators and
students in schools across the state that has led to the learning gains and other
progress our schools have experienced in recent years,” Dr. Godowsky
said. “Yet more work remains. I appreciate the Senate entrusting me with
this challenge. I look forward to working with our teachers, principals,
district and charter leaders, legislators and partners to continue to support
our schools to ensure every child has the opportunity to graduate prepared for
success in their next steps in life."